The myth of the three warnings: What’s required in a dismissal process? Legal Andrew Jewell 5 November 2020 The reality is there is no general rule that employers must issue three warning before an employee can be dismissed.
“WorkChoices 2.0”: Furor as Coalition backbenchers call for SME unfair dismissal exemption Politics Matthew Elmas 13 August 2019 Political rhetoric on proposed changes to workplace laws is ramping up amid reports Coalition MPs want SMEs exempted from unfair dismissal laws.
“Not working”: Fair dismissal code reforms target go-away money cases Legal Matthew Elmas 6 August 2019 Small business ombudsman Kate Carnell has recommended a raft of changes to the controversial Small Business Fair Dismissal Code.
Long-time pelican feeder sacked after a heated confrontation wins unfair dismissal case Legal Shane Koelmeyer 5 August 2019 The FWC has recently ordered the reinstatement of a dedicated pelican feeder, finding his dismissal was without valid reason and procedural fairness.
Business owner penalised $19,000 and accused of acting like “some sort of Donald Trump” for sacking worker People Dominic Powell 5 July 2018 The Fair Work Commission says a casual elderly employee at a NSW caravan park was unfairly dismissed by an employer acting like Donald Trump.
